Watched The Hobbit on Friday (quick review: awesome in 3D HFR...there were a couple "video game cut scene" shots, but for the most part, it was fine...some really jaw dropping scenes though). I watched The Fellowship of the Rings last night and noticed the stone trolls in the scene immediately after Frodo gets stabbed by the morgul blade.
Amazing attention to detail by Jackson. I'm no Tolkien head, but I imagine you guys getting pumped over little easter eggs like that.

I think part of it does have to do with Kobe and Magic spending their entire career with the Lakers. I won't say never again, but guys staying with their team for their entire 10+ year career won't happen again for a long long time.

Lots of good bottles in the $50 range. If you like Glenfiddich, you'll definitely like Glenmorangie Original at around $35-40. Both are really sweet, but i find the Glenmorangie a bit more complex and enjoyable.
Another couple off the top of my head...Highland Park 12, Bunnahabhain 12, Bruichladdich Laddie Ten, Yamazaki 12. All of those, last I checked, should come in at or around $50.